Songstress Fergie says the number of women who are abused by their partners "is totally unacceptable" and should be protected by existing laws that are often not enforced.


Fergie is popular for her social activism, especially in the area of female empowerment. Pic/Getty Images 

The Black Eyed Peas singer was at the State Department recently to announce a new Justice Institute on Gender-Based Violence initiative to launch training programmes in India, Nepal, South Africa and Mexico.